After our honeymoon in Maui this past spring, I find that I can't get enough pineapple. I love it. I think the #1 reason I love it is because when I taste its sweet, tart juiciness, for a moment I am taken back to the beautiful island soaking in the tropical surroundings. It tastes like vacation. I felt similarly the first time I went to Hawaii as well, back when I visited my pal Jess in Oahu. Shortly after that trip I found a recipe for a grilled sandwich that incorporated pineapple. I like to call it a "Grilled Hawaiian". So in homage to the glorious memories of sea and surf, I made this delicacy for dinner tonight. Should you ever want to try:
Ingredients:
Any kind of bread, I chose fresh baked ciabatta
Pineapple slices (canned is fine here)
Ham
Swiss cheese
Fresh basil
Instructions:
Layer both sides of the bread with ham
Add cheese
Add basil (just a few leaves, and trust me, it gives a nice burst of flavor)
Add pineapple (best to have this in the middle of the sandwich so the bread doesn't get soggy)
Add another ham and cheese layer
Use a panini press or "griddler"-type appliance to heat up or heat in skillet and apply pressure with spatula
Enjoy and imagine yourself surrounded by palm trees!
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